New radiation approach aims to cut painful side effects in head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT07580300

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests if proton radiation causes fewer side effects than standard photon radiation in people with head and neck cancer. About 400 adults aged 40 and older will receive either proton or photon therapy, plus possible chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if protons reduce problems like dry mouth, trouble swallowing, pain, and speech issues during the year after treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HNSCC

Contacts and locations

Locations

Haukeland University Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Bergen, 5051, Norway
Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet
RECRUITING

Oslo, 0379, Norway
St. Olavs Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Trondheim, 7006, Norway
University Hospital of Northern Norway
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Tromsø, 9038, Norway

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